The most interesting article to me is about how an author has been slammed over claims that technology is harmful to young brains.

“The debate over the effects of digital technology on the brain needs ‘less shock and more substance,’ write Vaughan Bell, PhD.” If you’re worried about your teen who spends too much time on Facebook, you’ll want to check out this article too.

Medical DailyAuthor Slammed Over Claims Technology Harms Young BrainsMedscapeThe debate over the effects of digital technology on the brain needs “less shock and more substance,” write Vaughan Bell, PhD, of the Division of Psychiatry, University Coll …

KSN-TVTechnology in the classroom continues to evolveKSN-TVWICHITA, Kansas – Technology is coming into classrooms at break-neck speeds, and it’s not just for math and science classes anymore. KSN went to visit one school to see some of their new gear …

nwitimes.comLake, Geauga county school districts embrace technologyNews-Herald.com“But its more than the technology, more important is the change in instructional practice,” he said. “Going from the traditional teaching methods of the teacher out fro …

This life-saving technology delivers ‘superhuman’ sight when you need it mostMashableGyrocam allows users to see more through modern technology. Today, more than 1,100 Gyrocam systems have been fielded on the ground, in the air and on the water — in …

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